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US bombs Iran for 5th day straight, Islamic Republic claims strikes on bases in Kuwait & Jordan
The United States has announced the conclusion of the latest wave of strikes against Iran. The US Central Command said it struck Iranian command centers, air defense sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities to degrade Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump to accuse China of election interference in US, claim Beijing breached voter databases: Report
The explosive allegations come as Washington heads towards the 2026 midterms, with Democrats warning against attempts to undermine trust in elections
Toronto records world's worst air quality as wildfire smoke blankets city
The city ranked ahead of New Delhi and Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, after smoke from wildfires turned Toronto's skies a hazy yellowish-grey
World sees China and Xi more favourably than the US and Trump: Survey
US President Donald Trump has damaged the nation's standing such that most of the world now sees China and its leader, Xi Jinping, more favourably than the United States, according to a survey from the Pew Research Centre.
Oil prices rise for 4th day as US & Iran continue attacks in West Asia
Oil prices have risen for a fourth straight day amid escalating conflict in West Asia, with Brent crude rising 0.4% to $85.28 a barrel, hovering near the one-month high that it hit earlier this week.
Utah mall attack: Indian-origin Muslim worker stabbed 15 times after being asked about his faith
Police say suspect confessed he intended to kill Muslims after stabbing Indian-origin worker at Utah mall
Globe at a glance: From US strikes near Iran's cancer hospital to Argentina entering World Cup finals
Your window to world news: Trump says Iran freed a detained US citizen as Tehran claims US missiles struck near a children's cancer hospital. Venezuela's quake toll tops 4,800, Ukraine's defence minister resigns, an Indian man is stabbed in a suspected hate attack in Utah, Russia seeks fuel from India, and Lionel Messi sends Argentina into the World Cup final. Here are today's top updates
Zelenskyy ousts Ukraine’s popular defence minister behind drone campaign in govt shake-up
In the ongoing government shake-up in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had emerged as the face of the country's successful drone campaign against Russia. But he had also clashed with Ukrainian generals over strategic and tactical aspects of the war.
As US steps up strikes, top Iranian negotiator signals readiness for diplomatic solution
As the United States stepped up strikes against the Islamic Republic on the fifth day straight, Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has signalled that the door to diplomacy may still be open.
US Iran War Live Updates: House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
US Iran War Live Updates: Trump warned the US would expand strikes to Iran's power plants and bridges if Tehran fails to reach a negotiated deal
Bangladesh seizes $6.2 bn in assets linked to Sheikh Hasina, family and business groups
Bangladesh's financial intelligence agency said it has confiscated assets worth $6.2 billion linked to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family and major business groups as corruption and money laundering investigations continue.
India exports $140 million worth of goods duty-free to UK on Day 1 of trade pact
More than 50 export consignments worth $140 million were dispatched from ports, airports and factories across India on the first day of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which became operational on Wednesday.
At least 50 dead or missing after migrant boat capsizes off Libya's coast
It was the latest tragedy off Libya, one of the main departure points for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach European shores for a better life there. Last month a shipwreck off eastern Libya left 51 migrants dead or missing.
US House unveils $95 billion package including Iran war funding, farm aid and tougher voting rules
The Republican proposal combines additional funding for the Iran conflict, farm assistance and stricter voter registration measures, setting up a partisan showdown ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
UK summons Iranian diplomat over alleged IRGC-backed proxy attacks across Europe
Britain on Tuesday summoned Iran's most senior diplomat in London over what the UK government said was Iran's role in directing proxy groups to carry out attacks across Europe in recent months.
Zelenskyy taps Sergii Koretskyi as Ukraine's new PM as Cabinet reshuffle gathers pace
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has nominated Naftogaz chief Sergii Koretskyi to become Ukraine's next prime minister, with a broader Cabinet reshuffle expected as Kyiv prioritises winter preparedness and the ongoing war.
Iran threatens to cut off West Asia energy exports as US blockade escalates Gulf tensions
Iran has warned it could halt oil and gas exports across the West Asia after the US reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports, raising fears of prolonged conflict and renewed volatility in global energy markets.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, targets military capabilities linked to Hormuz attacks
The US military said it had completed its latest wave of strikes against Iranian targets on Wednesday that "further degraded Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."
Sea of Azov emerges as new front in Russia-Ukraine war amid drone attacks
The Sea of Azov has emerged as a new hotspot in the Russia-Ukraine war after Ukraine intensified drone attacks on Russian shipping in the strategically important waterway
The US Army veteran and the Boeing jets at the heart of Sudan's covert war supply network
An investigation by Reuters found aircraft operated by companies linked to a longtime US military contractor flew through logistics hubs widely identified as key supply routes for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces during the civil war.
Thousands protest in PoK against Pakistan's crackdown as unrest deepens
Thousands of people gathered in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Muzaffarabad on Wednesday to protest against the Pakistani establishment's brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in the region
Ex-UK MP Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack’, say counterterrorism police
The British counterterrorism police have said that former MP Ann Widdecombe was killed in a 'targeted attack'. They have a 28-year-old man in custody on suspicion of murder and terrorism-related offences.
Kudankulam nuclear power plant’s files exposed in data breach: Report
A huge cache of files related to India's largest nuclear power plant at Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu, has reportedly been leaked online in a data breach. The leaked documents purportedly include blueprints, supplier details, meeting and inspection records, equipment reviews, and insurance policies.
India-UK FTA cuts whisky duty, but Scotch may not get cheaper immediately: Experts explain why
The India-UK FTA has reduced import duty on Scotch whisky from 150 per cent to 75 per cent, with further cuts planned over the next decade. However, industry experts say consumers may not see an immediate drop in retail prices as state excise duties, registration charges, distribution margins and other costs continue to influence the final price of imported whisky bottles
Palestinian envoy praises India’s ‘significant’ new projects amid Gaza humanitarian crisis
In a major diplomatic development, the Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh has highly praised New Delhi’s newly announced humanitarian and developmental commitments
What is the India-UK social security pact? How will it benefit 75,000 Indian workers?
The landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement has come into effect today (July 15). This not only significantly cuts tariffs on Indian exports to the UK but also ensures that around 75,000 Indian professionals working in Britain for a limited period will no longer lose a significant portion of their salary towards social security contributions
'80-year-old architecture... ineffective in tackling global conflicts': India renews call for UN reforms
At a UN ministerial meeting, India said the Security Council's inability to respond effectively to global conflicts has weakened public confidence in the United Nations and called for comprehensive reforms
India-UK FTA kicks in today: Nearly 99% of Indian exports get duty-free access to UK market
India-UK FTA comes into force, giving nearly 99 per cent of Indian exports duty-free access to the UK market while reducing costs for Indian professionals through a social security agreement
Andy Burnham will remain 'bullish' on India if he becomes UK PM, says Harjinder Kang
Harjinder Kang, the UK's Trade Commissioner for South Asia and former chief negotiator of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, said Andy Burnham is likely to maintain a strong focus on India if he becomes Britain's next prime minister
Inside Finland's underground city that can shelter nearly a million people if invaded by Russia
Beneath Helsinki lies one of the world's most advanced underground civil defence networks, built to protect nearly one million people in the event of war. From bomb shelters hidden beneath swimming pools to nuclear-resistant bunkers, here's how Finland has spent decades preparing for the unthinkable